St. Rose of Lima, throughout the first 100 years, has enjoyed the benefit of working with a culturally diverse population. In the beginning, Irish, Italian, Polish and English students learned in our classrooms. Today our school represents the diversity of today's demographics. Our present day student population includes children of African, Caribbean, Central and South American heritage. Our 300 students and fifteen staff members include representation from various ethnic and cultural groups. St. Rose of Lima maintains a commitment to community involvement and seeks to instill within all children the value of service to God, family, classmates, neighbors, and the broader community. The African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child" provides a foundation for the school's fundamental belief that education must be a shared responsibility involving children, parents, teachers, administrators, individual citizens, community-based organizations, churches, businesses of all sizes, institutions of higher education, and government agencies at all levels. This is the community that St. Rose considers as members of its community. It is this community we turn to shape the second 100 years. St. Rose of Lima's story is one of hopes and dreams and a faith-filled people. Our heritage is one upon which to build the future hoes, dreams and aspirations of the children and families served by our school. Today and into the future, our services will be anchored by our Christian faith and commitment to ensuring that every child achieves his/her full potential.